Polish Masters of Business Award for the Institute of Aviation
Institute of Aviation has been awarded with 2. prize in the Polish Masters of Business Contest organized by the Harvard Business Review Poland and Forbes in cooperation with Bisnode business information company. The award is a sign of recognition for the accomplishments of the Institute of Aviation in business. The prizes were awarded on 26th […]
Institute of Aviation in RAI3 TV Program
On 16th September the Institute of Aviation hosted the guests from Italian television program RAI3. Journalists visited the aerodynamic tunnel and the Center of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies. The program presented the use of EU funds by Poland. The relation from the visit was aired on 28th September in “Presa diretta” TV show in […]
American interns at the Institute of Aviation
The Institute of Aviation is host the next group of American students from the Ohio State University. From 11th September till 7th December 2014 on a scientific internship will be staying with us: Joan Yuyoung Lee, Matthew Arnott oraz Michael Daniel Strauch. During an internship students will take part in the following projects: 1. Modernization […]
The 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO In Kielce
From 1st till 4th September the 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce took place. The Institute of Aviation marked its presence by presenting the unmanned robot-helicopter ILX-27, which was developed within the consortium of the Air Force Institute of Technology and Military Aviation Works no. 1 in Łódź. The Institute of Aviation presented […]
Product information about ILX-27
We are pleased to inform that on the website of the Institute of Aviation a new subsite devoted to ILX-27 was established. It contains information on the performance, variants, military and also civil applications of the unmanned helicopter-robot. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with detailed information on the website.
First flight of ILX-32
Unmanned airplane ILX-32 flew for the first time on August 28th 2014 at the airfield Grądy near Ostrowia Mazowiecka. ILX-32 is a flying demonstrator of a new concept of an airplane in the joined wing configuration. The flight crew consisted of MSc eng. Jarosław Hajduk (Remote Control) and MSc eng. Bartosz Gawełda (Ground Control Station […]
Polish Aviation Day
On the occasion of the Polish Aviation Day that falls on 28th August we wish all pilots and aviation lovers high flights and as many take-offs as landings and beautiful weather on each day of the year. Polish Aviation Day was established to commemorate the victory of Captain. pil. Franciszek Żwirko and Eng. pil. Stanisław […]
Julian Bojanowski has died
With great sadness we announce the passing of Associate Professor Julian Bojanowski – a test pilot in the Institute of Aviation, a co-founder of the Aviation Section of Cracow University of Technology in 1945. He died at the age of 92. Mourning Holy Mass by the Deceased will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28, 2014 […]
Information for authors – MINIB
Authors who want to present their papers at the Forum are kindly requested to submit their abstracts in English (max. 400 words) as soon as possible, however, no later than by 29 August 2014. Authors shall be notified of the acceptance of their abstract by 19 September 2014. The deadline for submissions of presentation which […]
Jerzy Zięborak awarded with the Medal of The University of Warsaw
In recognition of the special contribution, Senate of the University of Warsaw awarded Dr Eng Jerzy Zięborak with Medal of University of Warsaw. Mr Zięborak was awarded for his outstanding contributions to the university and the entire academic community. Previously, among the awarded with the medal were: Pope John Paul II, a former Polish Prime […]
70. Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising
On 1st August, 2014 Poland marks the 70. anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. On this day let us remember about pilots who helped the insurgents risking their lives. We encourage you to visit the memorial places in Warsaw and surrounding towns. 1. Commemorative plate of British Liberator EW 264 aircraft of 178 Bomber Squadron RAF, […]
Flight 44
Dear Friends, On 1st August 2014 we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising. We want to thank to all the brave pilots, navigators and other crew members from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Republic of South Africa and the United States who 70 years ago risked – and also gave – their lives making discharges […]
An-2 airplane at the Institute of Aviation
On Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Institute of Aviation appeared An-2 SP-ZET aircraft belonging to the WSK PZL Kalisz S.A. The presence of the machine is connected with the modification of the fuel model.
The XXII Exchange Inventions Prize
Institute of Aviation was awarded for the international inventions achievements in 2014. The prize and diploma signed by Minister of Science and Higher Education were given to Grzegorz Rarata, Ph.D., Paweł Surmacz, Msc. Eng. and Wojciech Florczuk, Msc. Eng. for the development of the innovation: “The method of obtaining hydrogen peroxide especially HTP class for […]
Polish Space Agency
The Parliament passed a law on the establishment of the Polish Space Agency. The aim of the new institution is to help get money from the European Space Agency, as well as to facilitate a cooperation between science and business. Polish Space Agency (POLSA) will coordinate the activities of the sector, which today are scattered […]
Rear Admiral Xawery Czernicki Grand Prix for unmanned helicopter ILX-27
During the 13th BALT-MILITARY-EXPO in Gdańsk the unmanned helicopter ILX-27 was awarded with the “Rear Admiral Xawery Czernicki” Grand Prix. The project of ILX-27 is developed jointly in a consortium composed of the Institute of Aviation, Air Force Institute of Technology and Military Aviation Works no 1. At the fair was presented the version of […]
International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion 2014
International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion
On 22-24 June 2014 Institute of Aviation held an International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion that gathered representatives of research institutions. The workshop is the meeting place for scientists from around the world dealing with the use of detonation in engines. This year’s workshop was an opportunity to summarize four years of works carried out […]
25 years of freedom
GIS server – HESOFF project
In the Remote Sensing Division of the Centre of Space Technologies GIS server has been launched. It gives free access to results of carried experiments in HESOFF project. Using Quantum GIS software a user has access to mosaics of investigated forest areas (in the visible and near-infrared light spectrum) and to selected remote sensing analysis, […]
Visit of Deputy Minister Grażyna Henclewska
On 24th April, 2014 the Institute of Aviation was visited by Deputy Minister of Economy Grażyna Henclewska. The visit was an opportunity to present the scope of research work in the field of aerospace technology carried out at the Institute of Aviation. The delegation of the Ministry of Economy included: Otylia Trzaskalska – Stroińska – […]
Testbed for Spectral Signatures Measurements
In April 2014 Data Processing Department has finished works on the Testbed for Spectral Signatures Measurements. The main purpose of designed testbed are measurements of reflectance and emissivity characteristics of different materials, objects or chemical compounds, in the spectral range of 400-1100nm. The testbed is equipped with visible and nears infrared sensors. Sensors can be […]
Engineering Recognition Day 2014
On 16th April 2014 in the Congress Hall of the Palace of Culture and Science took place the 14th Engineering Recognition Day. The event was organized by the Institute of Aviation and the Engineering Design Center (EDC). The gala was hosted by Witold Wiśniowski, Director of the Institute of Aviation and Magdalena Nizik, President of […]
Open Days at Warsaw High School
On 9th and 12th April 2014 in the Hugo Kołłątaj High School in Warsaw were organized Open Days. Contests in physics and astronomy and several experiments were presented during the event. The Institute of Aviation gave 20 commemorative albums about the history of Polish aviation and other souvenirs that students could win in knowledge contests. […]
Happy Easter
Professor Marian Jeż Jubilee
On 17 April 2014, the 50th anniversary of work at the Institute of Aviation celebrates Assoc. Prof. Dr Eng. Marian Jeż. Professor Marian Jeż has been associated with the Institute of Aviation since 1964. In 1999 he has been appointed of Professor Associate.
Institute of Aviation at the conference “Poland in ESA – new opportunities for business”
On 11th April 2014 held the conference “Poland in ESA – new opportunities for business” organized by the Ministry of Economy, Copernicus Science Center and European Space Agency. Deputy Minister Grażyna Henclewska, who participated in the conference, has stressed in her speech, that the space sector is a big opportunity for business – particularly in […]
NATO Award for Professor Maciej Bossak
The NATO Science and Technology Organization has awarded prof. Maciej Bossak, the representative of the Institute of Aviation, with the AVT Panel Excellence Award in recognition and appreciation of the outstanding services.
Institute of Aviation at the 6th Conference „Industry Days 2014”
On 8th April 2014 took place the 6th Conference “Industry Days 2014”, which was attended by the representatives of the Institute of Aviation. This year’s conference was held under the slogan: “Modern industry – a strong army”. Among guests were representatives of the Polish defense industry, universities and research institutes. The conference was opened by […]
HESOFF seminars in April
We would like to invite to HESOFF project seminars which will take place in April 2014. Presentation topics: Study of chemical composition of the atmosphere against analysis of multispectral images – Anna Mazur, 04.04.2014, 12:00 – canceled, Modeling of radio coverage for mobile platforms; Optimal radio-link parameters – Paweł Czapski, 08.04.2014, 12:00, Satellite imaging radar […]
Completion of the scientific internship
On 28th March 2014 came to an end a three-month scientific internship of American students from the Ohio State University. Students became acquainted with the research work at the Institute of Aviation. They took part in the following projects: – MOSUPS, – turbine engine with detonation combustion chamber, – demonstrator of wing flaps mechanization “Butterfly […]
The agreement on co-financing the project of the Centre of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies
On 27th March 2014 the Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, Adam Struzik and Director of the Institute of Aviation Witold Wiśniowski signed an agreement on co-financing the project of the Centre of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies. Total amount of the co-financing from the European funds is 18 million zlotys. To the signing ceremony were […]
Acknowledgement from the Silesian Greenpower
We are pleased to inform that the Silesian Greenpower Electric racing car, which was tested at the Institute of Aviation, had won the first place in the race The Greenpower Corporate Challenge 2013 at Goodwood in the UK. The Silesian Greenpower project is a unique combination of knowledge, experience and passion of more than twenty […]
Tunnel tests in MOSUPS project
This month tunnel tests for the aircraft of box wing configuration in the tunnel T-3 have started. The project is implemented by a consortium composed of: Warsaw University of Technology, Air Force Institute of Technology, MSP Marcin Szender and the Institute of Aviation. The aircraft has an innovative configuration, that minimizes the induced drag of […]
Presentation of the Ohio State University students
On 7th March 2014, American students participating in a research internship at the Institute of Aviation have their presentation about the Ohio State University. The presentation involved information about engineering faculties, labs and research centres, educational programmes and recreational offer of the university. Among attendees of the meeting were academics of the Institute of Aviation. […]
Institute of Aviation on Twitter
On March 5, 2014, the Institute of Aviation launched its Twitter profile. There will be posted information about our research&development activitites and airline industry all over the world. We invite you to follow us! www.twitter.com/AviationPoland Posts are in Polish and English.
Justyna Moniuszko Scholarship
The Institute of Aviation and General Electric will once again finance a Scholarship Program for a period of 3 semesters to commemorate student of Warsaw University of Technology and Engineering Design Center intern – Justyna Moniuszko, who was one of the victims of the Smolensk crash. EDC Scholarship Program is addressed to the students of […]
Letter of acknowledgement from Smart Power
We are pleased to inform that student team Smart Power supported by experts of the Institute of Aviation took a high place in the Shell Eco-marathon Europe 2013 competition which held on 16-19 May 2013 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Experts from the Institute of Aviation helped in identifying the aerodynamic characteristics of the car “MuSHELLka”, which […]
Fat Thursday
In 2014, Fat Thursday was celebrated on February 27th. Traditionally, a sweet surprise waited for the staff of the Institute of Aviation.
Seminar “Large format imaging technologies”
Center of Space Technologies is pleased to invite all interested to participation in seminar entitled: “Large format imaging technologies”, which is organized in collaboration with AV-Net company. The seminar will be held on March 6, 2014, at. 10.00 a.m. in the Knight’s Hall in building B at the Institute of Aviation.